Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is the only charity in the UK dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it. Our work is informed by a group of women who are ‘Experts by Experience’.  Our four strategic priorities focus on awareness-raising, professional responses, systems change and policy influencing.

Many women experience economic abuse within the context of intimate partner violence. It limits their choices and ability to access safety.

We are seeking to appoint a Banking Specialist to join or fast-paced specialist team.

The post holder will contribute towards SEA’s work of transforming the response to economic abuse through professional responses and systems change. This role has national coverage and will work closely with banks and building societies and their professional bodes, whilst also supporting victim-survivors of domestic (including economic) abuse to engage with them.

To Apply,

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the Person specifications

Deadline for applications: 08 June 2020

Interviews via Zoom : 16 June 2020

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Project Worker to join our Newman Street project based in London. You will join us in a full time, fixed term contract until June 2021, working 35 hours per week (excluding breaks). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,299 per annum including London Weighting plus pension and benefits.

The Passage runs London’s largest voluntary sector resource centre for homeless and vulnerable people: each day we help up to 200 men and women.

Our Newman Street Project is a floating support service commissioned by Westminster City Council to provide support to a large residential building, housing their clients who require temporary accommodation. We create an environment in which clients and the team build trust based relationships and focus on empowering them to work towards their goals. The project focuses on housing advocacy and health interventions but works flexibly around the clients’ needs to ensure tenancy sustainment both in this and future placements.

About the role:

As our Specialist Project Worker, you will work in a psychologically informed way, to provide housing advocacy, accommodation and tenancy support solutions for clients based in temporary accommodation.  You will ensure that clients are linked in with specialist services for their drug, alcohol support needs and their physical and mental health, whilst working closely with teams across the borough of Westminster and within The Passage as appropriate.

Key responsibilities of our Specialist Project Worker will include:

- Carry out in-depth assessment of client’s housing and support needs and risk levels

- Maintain positive and effective working relationships with

- Be responsible for developing and implementing a range of group activities

- Use skills in key working with clients with both mental health and substances issues to provide support through the appropriate pathways

- Keep well informed of changes and developments to relevant housing legislation and benefit systems

- Engage with other teams within The Passage and externally to ensure that a holistic support service is delivered to all clients

Our ideal Specialist Project Worker will have skills, experience, and knowledge of:

Experience:

- Housing advocacy work on behalf of homeless and vulnerably housed individuals

- Working collaboratively with voluntary, statutory and private sector agencies

- Working with clients with complex and challenging health issues

Knowledge:

- Assessing resident needs and delivering psychologically informed interventions to ensure resident needs are identified and met

- Working within a team to achieve strong and effective relationships with others to achieve organisational aims and objectives

- Developing and delivering group work for clients

- An awareness of the issues that face street homeless and vulnerable people

- Main housing legislation, homelessness reduction act, and housing options

- The issues facing people through the resettlement and tenancy sustainment process

- The skills and attitudes needed to support clients within a psychologically informed framework

- The benefits system

An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for this role.

Closing Date: 10am, Monday 22nd June 2020

Interview Date: Wednesday 1st July 2020

If you would like to be part of this in the role of Specialist Project Worker, please click ‘apply’ now – we would love to hear from you!

Victim Support is looking for a full time Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to work across London with male victims of domestic abuse.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The main purpose of the job is to provide a high-quality frontline service to male victims of domestic violence, with a view improving their confidence, increasing their safety and reducing the risk of domestic homicide, honour-based violence, and harm from abuse.

You will work in partnership with other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims' safety. You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic abuse and managing and reviewing your cases.

The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on victim/survivors and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills.

You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group.

You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic abuse and have strong communication skills and the confidence and ability to present and educate service users and agency partners on the realities and impacts of domestic abuse in a variety of settings. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

To be successful in this role you will ideally hold a SafeLives (CAADA) accreditation or commensurate experience (normally at least 1 year of direct casework experience supporting high and very high risk victims of domestic abuse).

An enhanced criminal record check is required for this role.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.

Social and Behavioural Change Specialist

Salary: Competitive
Location: UK
Level: Technical

Deadline: 22/06/2020 23:59
Hours: 35.00
Benefits: National
Job Type: Indefinite

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Social and Behavioural Change Specialist to join our team in London.

As a member of Malaria Consortium’s Global Technical Team, the SBC Specialist will provide technical assistance and guidance to country and multi-country programmes by supporting establishment of standards and quality of Malaria Consortium’s demand generation and community engagement activities. The position holder will lead the design and implementation of demand creation work, including results measurements. An important aspect of the role is to build the organisational capacity in community engagement and behaviour change and provide thought leadership that helps to position the organisation as one that is grounded in the theory and practice of social determinants of health and behaviour change. They will lead, quality assure and contribute to implementation research related to SBCC, including the community dialogue approach.

They will lead formative research and other qualitative studies on SBC and community engagement. The position holder will contribute to the evidence base and support peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, conferences and presentations. In addition, the SBC Specialist will contribute to the improvement of approaches in demand generation. He/she will also initiate and carry out relevant capacity strengthening of our key stakeholders such as Ministries of Health, related to demand generation.

The successful candidate will have:

- A postgraduate degree or equivalent in a communications, marketing, public health or related field
- Significant experience in applying a range of behaviour change theories in the development sector or private sector
- Experience of measuring results of demand generation activities, for example value for money
- Demonstrable experience of working in demand generation programmes in the health sector
- Experience of providing technical support to project teams remotely and physically, while meeting high standards
- Experience of working with quality improvement approaches

If we receive high volumes of applications, we may close the position early, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

We need to keep beneficiaries safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice on our website.

To apply for the role of Social and Behavioural Change Specialist, please apply via the button shown. 

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Social and Behavioural Change Officer, Communications Officer, Behavioural Change Project Manager, or Communications Executive.

About the role

Amnesty International UK wants to reach and persuade more people with its message of freedom, justice and equality. To do this, we are looking for a Digital Engagement Specialist with considerable experience in digital campaigning communications to join our team. Responsible for devising and delivering digital campaigning and content strategies, you will mobilise people through digital channels to take online actions and maximise opportunities for campaign impact.
 

About you

You will have specialist knowledge in digital campaigning (in the broadest sense – including online actions, petitions, emails), excellent editorial and copywriting skills and a great attention to detail. You’ll know what makes content fly on social, and what makes people act online – whether that’s buying a product or signing a petition.

You’ll be a data-driven innovator with a passion for making an impact. As a specialist in digital communications, you will have an in-depth understanding of all the activation channels available and the different opportunities they offer organisations like Amnesty to engage new audiences and grow.

Experience of using content management systems, enterprise level tools for social media, HTML and photoshop are also essential for this role.
 

About us

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. Already our network of over seven million people is making a difference in almost every country in the world. Whether we are applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we are all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are enjoyed by all.

We are dedicated to being an excellent inclusive employer and offer the following benefits:

• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) moving to 37 after 5 years service
• Generous pension where 2-5% employee contribution is matched at 6-9% by AIUK
• Life Assurance of 4 times annual salary
• Opportunities to volunteer at major events
• Flexible working supported wherever possible
• Interest free Travel / Bike / Computer loans
• Range of wellbeing and social activities
   

Apply for this role

For further details about the role please click the apply link to see the attached job description and person specification. To apply, please complete an application form before midnight on Sunday 21st June 2020.

Interviews will be held online on w/c 29th June 2020. 

Amnesty International values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applications for flexible working will be considered.

Please note that to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

Recruiting a Specialist Support Worker to join our Young Peoples Services in Acton!

£24,000 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Horn Lane and Minster House is a specialist semi-independent living (SIL) service for young people in and leaving care aged 16-21 providing a mix of medium and high level of support to young people with a variety of complex needs. Horn Lane supports 14 young people and Minster House support 6 young people, who can be referred from any local authority. Both services are staffed 24/7 by a team of Support Workers and Night Support Workers.

Job Overview:

Specialist Support Workers are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. Specialist Support Workers provide information, including social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Support is also provided to develop a model of re-enablement towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support.

This role requires working across two of our specialist semi-independent living (SIL) services in Acton. Also requires working on a four week rolling rota of 11am-7pm: Week 1 Monday to Friday; Week 2 Tuesday to Saturday; Week 3 Monday to Friday; Week 4 Tuesday to Saturday.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Facilitating group workshops in all aspects of mental & health wellbeing and dynamics
- Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
- Conducting regular and specific key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve goals and aspirations
- Co-work with the allocated support worker to incorporate support needs into the customers support planning and on on-going assessment to enable customer to progress in their recovery
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and informed decision making
- Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertise
- To lead activities and offer a range of appropriate therapeutic and recovery focused interactions
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures.
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

Recruiting for s Specialist Support Workers to join our Young Peoples Service in Tower Hamlets!

GBP 22,928 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Campbell Road Young Peoples Service provides support to over 55 young people in Tower Hamlets with accommodation across 6 sites, dependent on the support needs of the individual. They may have a number of challenging and complex needs including Substance Misuse, Mental Health, Domestic Abuse, Gang Affiliation, Female Genital Mutilation, Sexual Exploitation and Learning Disabilities. The service works alongside Statutory Agencies to provide a holistic support package for our customers.

Job Overview:

Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. You will hold a caseload of 5-6 customers in crisis with a view to stabilising their situations. Support Workers will then help customers to maximise their skills and choices and work towards independent living. Specialist Support Workers provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Support is also provided to develop a model of re-enablement towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support.
We are looking for a candidate that is resilient and able to confidently mange a complex caseload. In addition they would provide support and training to the team and management support to the Contract Manager and Team leader to ensure a smooth running of the service.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making
- Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertise
- To lead groups and activities - offering a range of appropriate therapeutic and recovery focused interactions and activities
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures. Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Our client now urgently requires an experienced Diversity and Inclusion Specialist to join them for a fixed term period of 3 to 6 months.

As Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, reporting to the HR Director, you will be the subject matter expert for equality, diversity and inclusion and will oversee the development of the organisation’s diversity and inclusion strategy.

Working in close partnership with a wide range of key stakeholders on approaches to developing the workplace culture, you will be responsible for leading the co-creation and embedding of an organisation-wide strategy and action plan that positively influences cultural and behavioural change and creates a more inclusive workforce.

To be considered you must be available to start a new assignment quickly and will require:

• Chartered Membership of CIPD (or equivalent) with proven experience as a specialist in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at management level.
• Proven experience of developing EDI solutions that fit business needs with an understanding of wider organisation cultural change and development.
• Highly adept at influencing a range of people professionals and other stakeholders, including at Board level.
• Proven experience of leading the co-creation of strategy and the ability to articulate and sell a vision and take people with you.
• Experience of managing change arising from significant changes to business practices, behaviours and attitudes.

Amnesty International UK wants to reach and persuade more people with its message of freedom, justice and equality. To do this, we are searching for a Digital Marketing Specialist who can help innovate and communicate our acquisition strategy and grow our movement

About the role

What you’ll do as part of our team:

• Devise, run and analyse digital marketing campaigns to attract and engage new audiences with us across digital platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, google search and display

• Work with departments across the organisation including Campaigning, Activism and Fundraising colleagues to create effective marketing campaigns to meet the organisation’s objectives

• Take ownership of our paid digital marketing testing strategy, documenting and sharing results across the organisation so we can learn and evolve together

• Identify targeting and messaging frameworks to reach and acquire AIUK target audiences, taking into account the long term value of users to the organisation

• Contribute and assist in the development of the digital marketing strategy with suggestions to increase conversion rate

About you

We are looking for someone to join our fast-moving Digital Team. Working closely with our Senior Digital Marketing Specialist, you'll be our expert on all things paid digital marketing; devising and delivering innovative digital campaigns that attract new audiences to the organisation.  You’ll have demonstrable experience of managing campaigns in Facebook Business Manager using data to optimise and evaluate those campaigns through platforms such as Google Analytics. Creative, curious and courageous, you’ll have the ability to transform ideas, concepts and consumer insights into digital campaigns that inspire people to act for human rights.

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

About us

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. Already our network of over seven million people is making a difference in almost every country in the world. Whether we are applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we are all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are enjoyed by all.

We are dedicated to being an excellent inclusive employer and offer the following benefits:

• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) moving to 37 after 5 years service
• Generous pension where 2-5% employee contribution is matched at 6-9% by AIUK
• Life Assurance of 4 times annual salary
• Opportunities to volunteer at major events
• Flexible working supported wherever possible
• Interest free Travel / Bike / Computer loans
• Range of wellbeing and social activities

Apply for this role

For further details about the role please click the apply link to see the attached job description and person specification. To apply, please complete an application form before 9am on 15/06/20.

Interviews will be held online on 24/06/20.

Amnesty International values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

We have an exciting specialist role within the organisation, delivering the successful Housing First Model to some of the most vulnerable rough sleepers in the London Borough of Redbridge (Ilford, Essex).

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

Housing First is an innovative approach, proven to successfully support people with repeat histories of homelessness and who experience multiple disadvantages into independent and stable accommodation.  Once housed, they are provided with the supportive services and connections to community-based support, so that they can sustain their housing and avoid returning to homelessness.

Your role as a Specialist Housing First Worker will require you to work alongside a wider team involving other Specialist Housing First Workers, Navigators and Managers, to ensure support is delivered to most the vulnerable rough sleepers in the Borough. As a Specialist Housing First Worker, you will be responsible for managing a small caseload of up to 7 clients, providing them with one to one intensive support that will be offered within the client’s home as well as in within the community

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive and adept at developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Additionally you will have an understanding of the core principles of the Housing First Model and work actively to ensure that these principles are at the heart of achieving positive outcomes for our clients. Along with a good working knowledge of London's private rented market and the current welfare system, you will also have a passion for supporting highly vulnerable adults with complex or multiple health needs.

If you want to be part of a high-performing service that uses a person-centred approach and are keen to shape as well as prevent rough sleeping in Redbridge, then we would like to hear from you.We also welcome applications from people with experience and transferable skills in areas of work such as, tenancy sustainment, floating support or support work within an accommodation-based setting. 

Closing date: 11th June 2019 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held on: 19th June 2019

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.   

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects was commended for their work.

GDPR, CALDICOTT PRINCIPLES, PRINCE 2, INFORMATION SECURITY, INFORMATION GOVERNANCE, MHRA, CLINICAL RESEARCH

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The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory.

Your new role

• Provide specialist advice and guidance to all levels of staff on IG issues.
• To undertake information risk assessments and provide advice and guidance to managers investigating any IG risks and incidents such as breaches of confidentiality. The post holder will be required to lead and report on any incidents relating to IG risks, including where appropriate, reporting to the ICO.
• Lead on the development and implementation of IG related policies and procedures required for the BCI & CCP based on national legislation and guidelines. Support managers to embed these policies into everyday practice.
• To ensure that all new developments undertaken within the organisation are compliant with all the relevant IG legislation and national guidance.
• To develop and implement appropriate audits on key elements of IG such as information security and confidentiality, data flow mapping, and corporate records audits.
• Design and deliver effective training for all levels of staff and patient/staff information material

What you'll need to succeed

• Specialist knowledge of Information Governance, legislation and related national guidance including the Data Protection Act, GDPR, Caldicott principles (including Caldicott 2 recommendations), common law duty of confidentiality, the Human Rights Act, records management, information security and information sharing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of MHRA regulations
• Demonstrate good knowledge of clinical research
• In depth understanding of the application of Information Governance in a healthcare/research environment.
• Ability to manage complex corporate, clinical and operational situations that involve staff from all levels within an organisation and across a range of professional boundaries
• Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues' views and attitudes when necessary.

Desirable:

• Specialist qualification in GDPR
• ISEB Certificate in Data Protection
• ISEB Information Security
• PRINCE2

What you'll get in return

• Excellent Salary £44,650 & Benefits

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

About the Service

Bexley SASS offers support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the London borough of Bexley. The service provides 1-2-1 advocacy and support for survivors at risk as well as a range of groups; the service also offers support groups and works in partnership with a number of statutory and voluntary agencies.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit an experienced, dynamic Specialist Advocate to join SASS team as part of an exciting new project.

As the Specialist Advocate you will work with women experiencing VAWG who have additional support needs and require more intensive support. These needs may include but are not limited to, mental health issues, substance use, offending, engaging in prostitution or homelessness. You will hold a caseload of survivors, using an assertive outreach approach to attempt to engage them in ongoing support. Support provided will be holistic and trauma-informed, working in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies will the aim of reducing risk and improving outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with women who have experienced VAWG and people who have experienced multiple disadvantage. You will be adept at building trust and relationships with women who may initially find it difficult to engage with your support.

You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the intersection between domestic abuse and multiple/complex needs, a strong understanding of how this can make it difficult for women to engage with support, and an ability to reflect on your own practice.

In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.

Early Moments Cover – 12 months

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The International Programme Engagement team is the hub of technical expertise within Unicef UK on Unicef’s global programmatic areas and development priorities. We are the central source of programmatic intelligence, knowledge, interpretation and advice, ensuring outcomes for children are at the centre of what we do at Unicef UK.

We are looking for a Programmes Specialist on Child Protection who will act as the organisational lead for Unicef’s global work in Child Protection - providing technical expertise, specialist guidance and advice in development programming and humanitarian response to both internal and external audiences, including on fundraising, advocacy and communications.

To succeed, you will have experience of influencing and negotiating within large organisations, and building relationships with donors and other key audiences.  You will also have relevant knowledge and experience in Child Protection. Direct, in country, humanitarian or development programming experience would be an asset.

Act now and  apply online.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 5 June 2020.

Interview date: Tuesday 23 June 2020 (interviews will be conducted remotely).

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights. CVs will not be accepted.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.

The Emma Project and Daria House are specialist services providing refuge and support services to women who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual violence, including women who have been sexually exploited through prostitution and who also use substances problematically. The service is currently funded until 31st March 2021 with a possibility of further extension.

Post Title: Team Leader (Specialist Refuges)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Term:  Funded until 31 March 2021 with a possibility of further extension.

In the role of Team Leader you will be responsible to support the Service Manager to ensure the day to day effective and efficient operation of the refuges. You will operate across two refuges, Daria House which is based in Camden and The Emma Project which is based in Haringey; collectively providing 13 units of accommodation to women who have problematic substance use and who may have been sexually exploited through their involvement in prostitution.

We are  looking for a highly organised and self motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing Date:10am, 5th June 2020

Interview Date: Monday 15th June 2020

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.